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Positive Verbal Communication
CHAPTER THREE Positive Verbal Communication
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES Ensure positive customer interactions
Recognize elements of two-way communication Project positive service image Avoid negative language Provide effective feedback Deal assertively with others
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IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Frontline employees make/break organizations Appearance, actions, and communication crucial Communication is key element Feedback improves communication
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INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION MODEL (1)
Environment Sender Receiver Message Channel
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INTERPERSONAL COMMUNCIATION MODEL (2)
Encoding Decoding Feedback Filters Noise
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AVOIDING NEGATIVE COMMUNICATION
Choose words and phrases carefully Tell what you “can” do Watch out for “global” terms
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COMMUNICATING POSITIVELY (1)
Plan your messages Great customers warmly & sincerely Use customer-focused language Use eye contact effectively Listen & respond appropriately Be specific
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COMMUNICATING POSITIVELY (2)
Use “I” & “we” messages Use small talk Use simple language Paraphrase Ask positively phrased questions Communicate to learning styles
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COMMUNICATING POSITIVELY (3)
Ask permission Agree with customers Elicit feedback and participation Close transactions professionally Address pet peeves
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PROJECT A POSITIVE IMAGE
Make Customers Feel Welcome Focus on Customer as a Person Offer assistance Be prepared Provide Factual information Be helpful Accept responsibility Take appropriate action
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PROVIDING FEEDBACK Verbal Feedback Nonverbal Feedback Body language
Actions Appearances
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Work It Out Activity
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Work It Out Activity
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Work It Out Activity
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Work It Out Activity
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Work It Out Activity
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Work It Out Activity
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Work It Out Activity
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Work It Out Activity
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NONASSERTIVE LANGUAGE AND ACTIONS
Poor eye contact Limp handshake Rambling speech Use of paralanguage Apologetic words or tone Soft, subdued tone Finger pointing/blaming Nervous gestures/fidgeting
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ASSERTIVE LANGUAGE AND ACTIONS
Looking at customer Firm handshake Think; Plan; Speak Stop; Gather thoughts; Speak Apologize; Take control; Move on Increase volume; Sound convincing Take responsibility; Resolve problem Hold or grasp something
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PROVIDING ASSERTIVE SERVICE
Facial expressions Voice Posture Gestures Eye contact Win-Win solutions
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FIVE FORMS OF CONFLICT Between individuals
Between individual and group Between individual and organization Between organizational group Between organizations
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CAUSES OF CONFLICT (1) Conflicting values and beliefs
Personal style differences Differing perceptions Inadequate or poor communication Contrary expectations
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CAUSES OF CONFLICT (2) Inadequate communication Goals out of sync
Opposition over shared resources Outcomes dependent of others Misuse of power
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EFFECTIVE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES
Remain calm Be proactive Keep an open mind Identify & confront issues Clarify communication Stress cooperation Focus resolution on issues Follow established procedures
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SALVAGING RELATIONSHIPS
Reaffirm value of relationship Demonstrate commitment Be realistic Remain flexible Keep communication open Gain commitment Monitor progress
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CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS STYLES
Avoidance Compromise Competition Accommodation Collaboration
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